The Torrevieja Council has positively resolved the environmental assessment for the Villa Amalia partial plan, which proposes the construction of sixteen blocks of nine storeys each. Currently, the area is restricted to buildings no taller than three storeys, leading to concerns from the Directorate-General of Coasts about the visual impact on coastal regions. The Urbanism department, headed by Mayor Eduardo Dolón from the People’s Party, approved the proposal, although major […]

In San Miguel de Salinas, three individuals were injured in a collision involving two vehicles on the CV-95 on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a unit from the Servicio de Atención Médica Urgente (SAMU) and firefighters from the provincial consortium based in Torrevieja, responded promptly to the scene of the accident. Medical teams treated a seventy-two-year-old woman for an ankle fracture, a seventy-six-year-old man for chest trauma, and a thirty-eight-year-old […]

The Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has initiated an investigation dubbed 'Hot Lemon' targeting three entrepreneurs in the horticultural sector. They are being investigated for alleged fraud, document forgery, and violations against consumer market regulations. This investigation stemmed from concerns raised by the Council of Ecological Agriculture of the Region of Murcia. Authorities discovered irregular practices involving the unlawful mixing of organic and conventional citrus fruits. Investigators determined […]

The Guardia Civil has successfully arrested four people, two men and two women, in Torrevieja as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking. These individuals are accused of committing crimes against public health and receiving stolen goods after authorities dismantled a drug-selling operation that was functioning from a home in a residential area. The investigation initiated following numerous reports from the community about suspicious activity in the neighbourhood, including a […]

The Joaquín Chapaprieta Municipal Institute of Culture announces an exciting event this Saturday, June twenty-first, at seven PM. The Siesta Park amphitheater will be transformed into a performing arts space for the first time, showcasing the clown show 'Bienvenido Nasferatu.' Presented by the Ameba Teatre company, this performance promises to deliver a blend of absurd humour and farce suitable for audiences aged five and above. The show is part of […]

The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Council has imposed a fine of sixty thousand euros on the waste collection company STV due to significant breaches of contract. The council classified these breaches as serious, which prompted the financial penalty. This decision was made after recent municipal inspections identified deficiencies in the waste management service, raising concerns among local authorities about the operational standards of the private company. The issue arises […]

Police in Benidorm arrested two thirty-five-year-old men for their suspected involvement in drug trafficking. The arrests occurred during the early hours of the morning after the suspects fled from a police checkpoint at high speed. Officers initiated a pursuit and eventually stopped the vehicle, which was reportedly hired. During the chase, the suspects collided with a traffic sign, rendering their vehicle inoperable. Attempting to flee on foot, they were intercepted […]

Orihuela Costa is reinforcing its security measures ahead of the busy summer season. The local council announced a comprehensive security operation that will utilise land, sea, and air resources to ensure safety along the coast. Mayor Pepe Vegara presented the initiative at Playa Flamenca, calling for more Guardia Civil officers to support local efforts in maintaining order, particularly in light of recent security incidents involving injuries from knife attacks in […]

The Local Government of Torrevieja has approved a significant contract for maritime marking along its beaches, awarding the project to Recreativos Acuático Horadada S L for one hundred seventy-two thousand nine hundred euros. This contract ensures the marking of swimming zones and safe navigation channels along the coastline, enhancing safety for beachgoers. The maritime marking service will be in effect for the next four years, with a requirement for it […]